The iMobot is an articulated, wheeled robot that can be used on its own, or as a module in a larger robotic system

The iMobot is an articulated, wheeled robot that can be used on its own, or as a module in a larger robotic system

The iMobot is an articulated, wheeled robot that can be used on its own, or as a module in a larger robotic system

The iMobot is an articulated, wheeled robot that can be used on its own, or as a module in a larger robotic system (All photos courtesy Barobo, Inc.)

The iMobot is an articulated, wheeled robot that can be used on its own, or as a module in a larger robotic system

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Building a robot, it’s probably safe to assume, is a daunting project. It would doubtless be considerably easier if designers didn’t have to build everything from scratch, but could instead use pre-built modules. That’s where the iMobot comes into play. Designed by University of California, Davis alumnus Graham Ryland and professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering Harry Cheng, the modular iMobot is a small robot in its own right, but could also be used as part of a larger robotic system.